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It has been a full year since the COVID-19 pandemic began and a May 5 Produce Marketing Association Town Hall program looked at some of the lessons learned.

The Center for Produce Safety launched its latest fundraising campaign in January with a goal to raise $15 million to support its work for the next five years, and so far it has raised nearly $6 million.

Move over, blueberry pie: Chelsea Consalo, executive vice president of Consalo Family Farms and Fresh Wave, Vineland, N.J., loves to bake this blueberry pie.

Yes! Apples, the woman-owned and New York-grown apple brand of New York Apple Sales, is one of more than 100 brands showcased at Pop Up Grocer – possibly one of the first traveling pop-up grocery stores.

A nearly 20% decline in spending on eating out contributed to a 5% decline on food spending in 2020, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reports.

2020 was a record year for mangoes, with a double-digit lift in volume velocity, at 12%, according to the National Mango Board. And whole-mango dollar velocity was up 19% year over year.

Per capita consumption of lemons and limes continues to grow, U.S. Department of Agriculture numbers show.

Creating content that provides practical solutions for parents continues to be a focus for produce brands looking to reach families.

In response to California’s continuing restrictions on event size, the United Fresh Produce Association plans to replace one large trade show with several smaller ones this summer.

How can retailers move more organic produce? The Packer recently asked leading industry marketers that question.